EAC 38-40, Sioux City, March-May 1968
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9 April 1968 (cont'd) 1140: About 15 Common Dolphins were observed traveling to the northwest. 1150: About 15 small delphinids probably Pacific Striped Dolphins were noted milling about the surface with a mixed feeding flock of birds. One dolphin was noted jumping in circles. 1226: One young (ca. 4 years) Elephant Seal was observed. 1240: One California Sealion was observed associated with kelp (Nereocystis) floating on back with one fore and hind flipper exposed. 1246: Two California Sealions, not associated, were observed. One was swimming and one was floating belly down with its tail in the air. 1335: Two Little Piked Whales were observed. Probably a cow and calf that were traveling in a northward direction. The large whale had a whitish flare on its left lateral side. 1355: Two California Sealions were noted.